Creamy Garlic Pasta with Chicken

• time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• time: minutes
  -ings:

Ingredients

-12 oz (340 g) pasta (fettuccine or choice)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• boneless, skinless breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• Salt and pepper, taste
  -4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  -est of 1 lemon
  -2 tablespoons lemon juice
  2 cups baby spinachoptional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water2. Meanwhile, heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and. Sauté until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from skillet.
2. Lower heat to. Add garlic sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits Stir heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until thick.
4. Stir in zest and juice. Return chicken to skillet; add spinach if using; cook until wilted.
5. Add pasta and reserved water; toss to. seasoning Serve with extra Parmesan and parsley.